The Karnataka High Court dismissed Twitter's petition challenging the Centre's blocking orders and imposed a cost of ₹50 lakh on the social media platform for not complying with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. Here are the reasons for the dismissal: 1. Non-compliance with IT Rules: The primary reason behind the court's decision was Twitter's failure to comply with the new IT rules introduced by the Indian government. These rules require social media platforms to appoint certain officers in India to handle complaints and legal requests. 2. Delay in appointing officers: Twitter had not yet appointed the required officers, which resulted in a breach of the IT rules. The court viewed this as a violation and dismissed the petition. 3. Challenging government orders: The court highlighted that Twitter's petition aimed to challenge the blocking orders issued by the government. However, the court determined that judicial interference was not required at this stage, as the government's actions were within its power to enforce the IT rules. 4. Penalty imposition: As a consequence, the court imposed the cost of ₹50 lakh on Twitter, considering the importance of compliance with regulatory guidelines and the need for accountability. Overall, the dismissal of Twitter's petition was primarily due to its non-compliance with the IT rules and the court's interpretation of the government's actions.